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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.68, 3,242.52 and 700.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.68, 3,242.52 and 700.80 is: 1,051.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.68 : 3,242.52 = 700.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.68/3,242.52 = 700.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.68x = 3,242.52 × 700.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.68x = 2,272,358.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,358.02/2,161.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.20

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